TPM, which began as Total Productive Maintenance then expanded to Total Productive Manufacturing, aims for maximum plant efficiency by focusing on process reliability. OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is the main indicator for measuring performance and results and highlighting improvement points.
TPM is the Lean methodology to be applied to Capital Intensive companies, where the cost of production facilities is significant. It involves all levels of the company, from the production operator to the plant manager. TPM operates through the activity of small teams, which address continuous improvement actions. The main pillars on which it is based are:
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Specific Improvement
- Improvement for Quality
On these topics Bonfiglioli Consulting organizes training courses at the Lean Factory School® to measure and attack losses, bring plants to maximum efficiency, and learn theory by applying it directly on machines. Read more>>